Verdict: 3.5 out of 5
"MON the f***ing Spyres!" screamed a fan as the Glaswegian four-piece took to the River Stage.
The punk outfit – made up of childhood pals Keira McGuire and Emily Downie, alongside bassist Jude Curran and drummer Alex White – were visibly chuffed to be given a spot on this year's TRNSMT line-up.
But the promising set got off to a slow start, with McGuire having some trouble tuning her guitar. "Let's just go, keeman," she shouted out in frustration.
The bass drum finally kicked in and there was no mistaking the crowd was in for a treat – this young band definitely didn't start as they meant to go on.
Guitar-driven Fake ID was first up, the thundering bridge riling up the crowd and enticing more revellers down to the riverside by the second.
Kids – one of the first songs the former duo penned together – was well-received by the audience, leading into the rocking Wanna Go Home.
"You know, for a band with three songs out, we really didn't expect this," Downie remarked in disbelief, the rowdy crowd drowning out the guitarist.
It was clear that many of those who had flocked to the stage were family and friends showing their undying support for the Weegie quartet, which was a sight to behold at times throughout the milestone set.
Fans were treated to a debut performance of the band's upcoming release See Through You. "You made your bed, now you lie in it", the two vocalists snarled into their mics.
Spyres fired into an excellent rendition of Le Tigre's high-octane Deceptacon, which they packed full of their own punk greatness.
The rock troupe played on, performing latest single I Don't Care and the unruly Test. "We've been coming to TRNSMT since we were like 14, so to be on the bill is amazing," Downie said as she expressed her thanks to the raucous Glaswegian crowd.
The band launched into their biggest hit Otherside, with a huge mosh pit opening up at the front of the stage to wrap-up the gig in style.
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